Powell Elementary

🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Powell Parents, today the Lost and Found will be on a table outside as students release at noon. After release today, all Lost and Found will be donated. Also, we are looking for the little blonde girl who was so brave to hug the scary witch at the beginning of the Haunted House on Wednesday. If you are her parents, please call the front office.

Powell Parents, as a reminder the auctions for the Winterfest baskets will close at 5:00 pm today. Use the following link to make those last minute bids or visit the PTO facebook page.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-winterfest-silent-auction

Powell Parents, if you are bringing in cupcake donations for the cake walk, please drop them off in the office as soon as possible so we can account for what we have and purchase what we need. We thank you for your support !

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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Powell Parents, Intramurals is cancelled today and tomorrow due to the Winter Concert and Winterfest. 4th and 5th grade will both have intramurals afterschool on Thursday the 18th. Also, Robotics is cancelled today due to the concert. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will have its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. today at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St.

Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new

Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive

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Powell Parents, today was the last day to buy Gnome grams from the PTO. Any last minute gram forms must be in the PTO office mailbox by 9 am tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the last day to pre order Winterfest wristbands. Winterfest entry is free but wristbands are needed for games. Haunted House tickets will also be an extra $2. As a reminder, we are looking for donations of cupcakes/cakes for the Winterfest cake walk to be dropped off no earlier than Wednesday morning. Finally, join us tomorrow evening for the 4th/5th grade Winter Music and Orchestra concert from 5 - 6 pm. Thank you for your continued support of Powell and your students!

🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Powell Parents, bracelets are on sale NOW for our December 17th Winterfest! Also, don't forget to visit the campus tomorrow between 10 and 2 to shop the Penguin Holiday Shop and do a fun arts and crafts project with our PTO!

Join us this Saturday, Dec. 13th from 10am–2pm. Kids can shop for their families and enjoy a holiday craft. See the photo for all the details!

Fitness Friday will be held this Friday, December 12! Parents are invited to join their child’s class during their PE time for some fun and active movement together.
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for check-in, and don’t forget to bring your driver’s license. (Unfortunately, our scanner is unable to properly capture military IDs.)
We can’t wait to see you there and share this fun fitness experience with our Rangers!

Powell Parents, some reminders if you are joining your student for lunch today; cafeteria lunch is only offered for students but you are allowed to bring in your own meal. If you are bringing lunch for your child(ren), it cannot be shared with any other student. Refer to last night's text/email for the current lunch schedule. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

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Powell Parents, the safety of our students and staff are the highest priority at Powell Elementary. Tomorrow we will conduct a school-wide lockdown drill. The exact time will be unannounced. Please talk with your child, if you deem it appropriate, about the drill. If you have any questions, plesae do not hesitate to call the office at (915) 230-5375.

Powell Parents, don't forget to join us for the December PTO meeting afterschool today at 3:45 pm in room 217. We'll see you there!

Friendly Reminder: Our Science Fair is coming up on December 11th! Participation is mandatory for all students in grades 3–5. If you need any assistance or additional information, please let your student’s teacher know. On the day of the fair, student projects will be displayed in the multipurpose gym for viewing. Parents are invited to stop by and check out all the creative projects on December 11th at 3:30pm. Students will be able to take their boards home the very next day. We hope you can stop by and see all of the amazing projects our students have worked so hard on! 🌟

HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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